Suzuki VLR1800 Service Manual page 48

0B-21 Maintenance and Lubrication:
Tire Inspection
Inspect tire
Every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 12 months)
Tire Tread Condition
Operating the motorcycle with excessively worn tires will
decrease riding stability and consequently invite a
dangerous situation. It is highly recommended to replace
a tire when the remaining depth of tire tread reaches the
following specification.
Special tool
: 09900–20805 (Tire depth gauge)
Tire tread depth (Service limit)
Front: 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
Rear: 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Tire Pressure
B822H10206020 If the tire pressure is too high or too low, steering will be
adversely affected and tire wear increased. Therefore,
maintain the correct tire pressure for good roadability or
shorter tire life will result. Cold inflation tire pressure is as
follows.
Cold inflation tire pressure
Front
Rear
CAUTION
!
The standard tire fitted on this motorcycle is
150/80R 16M/C 71V for the front and 240/55R
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16M/C 86V for the rear. The use of tires other
than those specified may cause instability. It
is highly recommended to use the specified
tires.
Tire type
BRIDGESTONE
• Front: G853 RADIAL E
• Rear: G852 RADIAL G
Solo riding
kPa kgf/cm 2 psi kPa kgf/cm
250 2.50 36 250
290 2.90 42 290
Dual riding
2 psi
2.50 36
2.90 42
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